How to grow Shiatsu Kush
THC 23% 
Flowering 56 days Taste
Seb's take
Descended from a Japanese Shiatsu Kush line, this one lives up to the massage-parlour name with an extremely relaxing effect that releases stress and tension on contact. Sweet, pungent and fruity on the nose; the high is relaxed, happy and useful to those managing chronic pain. Gold at Japan's underground JCA awards, and a High Times Top 10 strain in 2012.
Where it comes from
BC Bud Depot descend this one from a Japanese Shiatsu Kush line, and the massage-parlour name is, for once, a fair guide to the character — an exotic, deeply relaxing Kush with a quick turnaround and considerable bag appeal. It is a strain with a genuine and documented pedigree behind the marketing, the Japanese heritage lending it a slightly rarer air than the usual Kush fare. A distinctive line, and one the record backs with more than just a good name.
Nose & flavour
Sweet and pungent, with a fruity lift threading through — an aromatic, moreish Kush profile that keeps the density of the family while adding a brighter, sweeter top note. The pungency does the heavy lifting, the sweetness and fruit softening its edges. A well-rounded nose, then, more inviting than the average Kush, the sort that reads as exotic rather than merely earthy. Plenty of appeal in the jar as well as the aroma.
The high
Extremely relaxing, releasing stress and tension on contact — a deep, settling body effect that runs happy underneath and leans firmly toward the calm. It is the sitting-down sort, though a pleasant rather than a leaden one, easing you into comfort by degrees. A gentle, thorough unwinding, in short, the kind that suits the close of a long day. Relaxed and content throughout, and generous with the calm it delivers.
Growing it
A quick flowerer at 56 days, producing great yields with that fabulous bag appeal the record makes much of. Height and yield are not put to numbers, so judge her by temperament instead: a productive, resinous Kush with a fast turnaround and a reputation to match. THC sits at a serious 23 percent with 1 percent CBD. She took Gold at Japan's underground JCA awards and made the High Times Top 10 in 2012 — a real pedigree, plainly recorded. A rewarding grow for the shelf and the trophy cabinet alike.
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Common questions about Shiatsu Kush
How long does Shiatsu Kush take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Shiatsu Kush an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
Regular photoperiod seed — expect males and females in the packet, and plan to identify the males early.
How strong is Shiatsu Kush?
The breeder lists THC around 23%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does Shiatsu Kush smell and taste like?
Sweetness leads on the nose, and she doesn't whisper it.
